Global Travel Guide

Planning Your Family Camping Holiday In France

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:53:02 -0700

The global credit crunch is already having an impact on the spending habits of holiday makers and more people are considering camping in France for their holidays than in recent years. Camping holidays are cheaper than hotels, apartments and foreign rentals, but it's also an ideal way to see the country and enjoying the wonder of nature right on your doorstep of your tent or mobile home.. Not only that but, if it's been several years since your last camping trip, then you may well be amazed by the upgrades in comfort and facilities that have been made to France's camping sites.If you have indeed been out of the camping loop for a while, then you may need some advice when it comes to the planning and preparation of your camping in France break.Here are a few tips to help you plan:Where to Go?Once you've decided that camping in France is for you, the question is which region to visit. Each of the areas have their unique charms, but best value, you can't beat a camping holiday i...

Choosing a Hotel for a Family Holiday

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:42:22 -0700

Even though it is true to say that millions of us leave the U.K each year in search of sun, sea and sangria; there is still a huge proportion of people who choose to holiday closer to home and stay in the U.K.This could be to do with increased awareness over recent years of the effects that global warming is already having on our world. We all hear and see the media coverage encouraging us to 'do our bit' to reduce our carbon footprint. I remember hearing about a 'green' airline company who offered a service whereby a sapling tree would be planted for each ticket bought, thus easing the person's conscience of frequent air travel by giving something back to the environment. To me, this demonstrates just how much people are prepared to do to help preserve Mother Earth.Or maybe the reason many people decide to holiday in the U.K is actually much simpler than that. Could it be that many of us realise that there is so much to see and do here that there is simply no need to go travelli...

How Many Safari Parks are There in Kenya

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:41:13 -0700

Having a vast size of over five hundred thousand square kilometres, Kenya has diverse weather and climate pattern that allows the existence of different bird, animal and plant species in particular areas. Likewise, this marvellous country has an array of geographical features like deep valleys, plains and plateaus that stretch as far as ones eyes can be able to see, mountains that form breathtaking backdrops, the incredible coastal region and other landscapes dotted with unique topographies. The magnificent national parks found in Kenya are equally spread within these geographical features to create a unique assortment of sceneries with the complex diversity of flora and fauna. This also depends on the kind of experience one would wish to have in their safari and the distance they would wish to travel. In this regard, different parks are found within different distances from Nairobi the Kenyan capital, which is without doubt the gateway to the Kenyan interior from any part of the...

Ehbox, the Online Booking Engine for the Hotel Industry, Celebrates Its First Anniversary

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:43:41 -0700

For this occasion EHBox presents a Unique Anniversary Offer to hoteliers worldwide EHBox www.ehbox.com, the innovative online booking engine for the hotel industry, is one year old and already walking. Launched in November , EHBox is fully operational in many hotels throughout the world. To celebrate its anniversary, the developers are offering a limited special offer to hoteliers who will sign before January st , .But what is a booking engine? EHBox is an online reservations system. There are multiple target markets, including end-user guests, travel agents, corporate clients and hoteliers. EHBox is essentially a central reservations system, with the travel agents section adding a hint of global distribution system. The existing system was created using PHP and other similar languages. Currently, there are four main areas of EHBox: the back office hoteliers.ehbox, the booking engine bookings.ehbox, the travel agent login agents.ehbox and the customer login custo...

Plight Of The Polar Bears

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:40:56 -0700

With all of the buzz around Al Gore's Nobel Prize winning efforts, many are hoping the heightened awareness of global warming will turn some attention to the plight of the polar bears. It would be utterly heartbreaking if this incredible predator was relegated to zoos or worse, especially after hundreds of years of adaptation to the hostile Arctic environment. I was once lucky enough to see a family of bears in the wild in the high arctic, a mother and two cubs - it was a powerfully moving site, considering this wasn't a refuge but actually ice flows viewed from a Russian Icebreaker. What a great many people were not aware of until recently is that polar bears need the sea ice to freeze over. This gives the polar bears ideal hunting grounds for the seals that build dens and breathing holes in on the floes. Polar bears are classified as marine mammals and are surprisingly deficient in skills for catching prey on land.There have been several reports of polar bear migrating into the nort...

Planning Your Trip - Caravan, Motorcycle, Holiday of Any Sort

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:44:39 -0700

A tour or any trip does not just happen; you need to spend some time planning your trip. When is the best time to travel; what will the weather be like; are you going during school holidays time; how are you going to find your way; do you need any permits etc? By planning your trip before you leave you will be able to answer these questions to make sure your holiday is as stress free as possible. Do not necessarily get bogged down in all the finite details though; some decisions, such as where to go next and how long to stay in one place, are sometimes best left for the road. After all you may find a wonderful location that suits you and decide to stay there longer than planned. When to TravelYour first decision will be when to travel. This will be different for all people. Maybe you only have a week's leave or maybe you are taking months to travel. The weather, the timing of school and public holidays and any local events in the area you intend to visit will all influence your de...

Edinburgh's Military Tattoo: one of the city's most historic festivals

Mon, 14 May 2012 01:28:58 -0700

Every August, Edinburgh turns into festival city, and one of the most popular festive celebrations is the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Annually, over , people visit the Tattoo, set on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, to show their support for one of the most well-known and historic of Edinburgh's Festivals.The Edinburgh Tattoo officially began in , with only eight events on the programme. However, the tradition of the tattoo has its roots in the seventeenth century, when British Army units were stationed in the Low Countries of Scotland. Drummers from each garrison were sent into towns every evening to summon the soldiers of the army to return to their barracks, in a ritual that was known as 'Doe den tap toe' or simply 'tap toe'. Today, the Edinburgh Tattoo has turned into an enormous international event that showcases the best in Scottish and global talent. Over the years, various international military regiments - and even some African tribes - have performed, a tra...

The essence of Singapore as a tour destination.

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:48:58 -0700

Where Asian mult-culturism rules: Singapore as a tour destination!A cosmopolitan Island country with a stimulating mix of Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures, Singapore as a tour destination has immense scope for fun, adventure, shopping, culinary treats and romantic heart-beat moments galore. For the global tourist on the look out for great bargains, international shopping experiences, world-class products, exciting nightlife, relaxation and spa-centered rejuvenation or simply a great holiday destination, Singapore is where the fun is!What sets Singapore apart: the essence of Singapore as a tour destination.Varied cultural offerings and veneration for all religions, evident in the importance the state gives to freedom of spiritual belief with its plentiful churches, temples and Buddhist monasteries and prayer halls makes up the essence of truly multicultural and cosmopolitan Singapore city. A rich and diverse style of architecture as depicted in Singapore's numerous museums, houses,...

Money When Traveling Abroad

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:39:30 -0700

Traveling abroad is a great adventure, but it does raise some interesting problems. One of them is money. Specifically, how do you take it or do you even need to?Money When Traveling AbroadYou have made the decision to head off to some exotic foreign location to immerse yourself in a new culture and learn about yourself. Then again, you may just be going for the skiing, beaches or some other aspect. Regardless of your intent, you are going to need funds to pay for the trip.The obvious solution to carrying money abroad is just to haul a lot of cash with you. This is generally not recommended. While theft is the obvious reason, there are others. Budgeting when you are cruising the world is not the easiest thing to be disciplined about. When you are dancing the night away with that exotic Spanish womanman, sticking to your budget becomes a long forgotten issue. For most people, the answer to the money problem is to go with the travel cheque solution. American Express is the biggie, b...